The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

inwardly mumbled to herself while she felt the heat rise on

her more than she expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had ever taken the

it would always be her who initiated. She didn't

her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could

and her heart warmed up

But...

mouth with her arm while her other hand

just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced on

given how

him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows,

disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be alerted

his head to stare at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed his

able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with is preventing

[No problem]

crisp voice echoed inside of

It belonged to Ava.

a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to finish the mission by

"Got it."

communication shut

a pen

we should be able to meet

they unavoidably had to perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets in order to maintain their

in the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish missions

with being a highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority

turns, and at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn to complete

mission complete, we

the

then blankly stared

sure is

role, Ryan tried his best to make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he

after he took over his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake was

think

tighten whenever

passed, he

agonized him every day. Maybe because he was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing

want such a situation to

Ding—!

Ryan received a message.

going to another planet in two days' time.

blinked a couple of times as heavy silence

he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't

brought rise to memories he wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake in a nervous

'Calm down Ryan.'

rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably

"Huff…huff…"

brought his fingers to

[Okay.]

a single word.

stood up from his seat once he sent

at his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his body. He said, staring at

go on, I

***

"We're here."

my

while

'Here I am.'

while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar at the

was feeling into words, but…it

was eating away

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